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Waiting for a Star to Fall and the sparkling story behind Boy Meets Girl’s timeless 1988 hit
Boy Meets Girl’s “Waiting for a Star to Fall” is one of the purest bursts of late-80s pop joy. This nostalgic look…
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Rick Springfield Still Has Jessie’s Girl and Our Attention
Rick Springfield’s story is bigger than one unforgettable No. 1 hit. From his Australian beginnings to his early-'80s pop-rock reign, he remains…
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Why Vinyl Is Spinning Back Into Our Lives
From the warm crackle of the needle to the beauty of album artwork, vinyl is back for reasons that go far beyond…
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Swing Out Sister and the Sophisticated Sound That Still Glows
With elegance, soul and a timeless sense of style, Swing Out Sister brought a sophisticated glow to 1980s pop. Their biggest songs…
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Halo James and the bittersweet glow of Could Have Told You So
Halo James’ “Could Have Told You So” remains one of those beautifully polished late-’80s pop singles that turns regret into radio gold.…
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1985 and the Songs That Soundtracked a Brilliant Pop Year
From George Michael and Madonna to Tears for Fears and Whitney Houston, 1985 delivered a dazzling run of hits that still light…
